Dynamic Chiropractic August 2, 1991, Volume 09, Issue 16 Printer Friendly Version Email to a Friend Search ChiroWeb! Other MPAmedia Alternative Health Site Links Acupuncture AcupunctureToday.com Massage Therapy MassageToday.com The Homeopathic Approach to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis This syndrome is known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in Great Britain and Australia, and epidemic neuromyasthenia (EN) in the United states, and seems to be approaching epidemic proportions in this decade. The syndrome leaves a clinical feature of fatigue and a degree of physical incapacity, and is often termed chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The symptoms usually last from two to six years. ME and the Aftermath: When no medical explanation is afforded for a baffling situation, it is usually thrown into the "too hard" basket. The symptoms afforded by the ME patient present the following picture: usually they have suffered from a viral infection of an upper respiratory tract nature, followed by acute vertigo or gastrointestinal upset with persistent malaise and extreme fatigability. Examination reveals muscular weakness with fasciculation, areas of hypo- or hyperesthesia, palpable cervical lymph nodes, an infected pharynx, orthostatic tachycardia, cold extremities, pallor, bladder disturbance, and hyperacusis. Often hypoglycemia is featured. Psychological symptoms include hysteria, sleep disturbances, and suicide. | |
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